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Continuing in the footsteps of his physician father, naturopath Peter J. D'Adamo explores what he sees as a solid link between blood type and health. According to his theory, blood type determines a person's susceptibility to disease, which foods you can tolerate, and what kind of exercise is beneficial. When people eat the right foods for their blood type, D'Adamo says, excess weight falls off -- sometimes even faster than you might like. It's a matter of internal chemistry, as D'Adamo explains in his book 'Eat Right for Your Type' (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1996). Companion books include 'Arthritis: Fight It With the Blood Type Diet', 'Cardiovascular Disease: Fight It With the Blood Type Diet', and 'Diabetes: Fight It With the Blood Type Diet' (all, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2004).
Basic Principles
There are four blood types: O, A, B, and AB. Each blood type responds to, and need different foods for, optimal health. The diet isn't really about weight loss, but D'Adamo claims that "weight loss is one of the natural side effects."Dieters need to avoid foods that are toxic to, or promote weight gain for, their blood type. Exercise prescriptions also vary depending on blood type.
How It Works
Sixteen food groups (meats, dairy and eggs, grains, spices, etc.) are divided into three categories: highly beneficial foods, neutral foods, and foods to avoid. The latter list includes foods that are "poison" to the dieter's blood type. The idea is to eat foods from the beneficial or neutral lists and steer clear of foods on the taboo list. For instance, type O's avoid ice cream, caviar and -- no kidding -- barracuda. Type A's steer clear of buttermilk, sherbet and pistachios. Taboo for type B's are ketchup, corn syrup and rhubarb. And no-no's for type ABs: nearly every meat on the planet, including chicken, pork, veal, ground beef and buffalo. While portion size isn't strictly enforced, D'Adamo suggests dieters eat moderate amounts.
Basic Principles
There are four blood types: O, A, B, and AB. Each blood type responds to, and need different foods for, optimal health. The diet isn't really about weight loss, but D'Adamo claims that "weight loss is one of the natural side effects."Dieters need to avoid foods that are toxic to, or promote weight gain for, their blood type. Exercise prescriptions also vary depending on blood type.
How It Works
Sixteen food groups (meats, dairy and eggs, grains, spices, etc.) are divided into three categories: highly beneficial foods, neutral foods, and foods to avoid. The latter list includes foods that are "poison" to the dieter's blood type. The idea is to eat foods from the beneficial or neutral lists and steer clear of foods on the taboo list. For instance, type O's avoid ice cream, caviar and -- no kidding -- barracuda. Type A's steer clear of buttermilk, sherbet and pistachios. Taboo for type B's are ketchup, corn syrup and rhubarb. And no-no's for type ABs: nearly every meat on the planet, including chicken, pork, veal, ground beef and buffalo. While portion size isn't strictly enforced, D'Adamo suggests dieters eat moderate amounts.
Apparently, there's no scientific link between the two - but I reckon it's worth a go. Maybe when I work up some more courage to do it.
I'm O Positive, (like my mom) and apparently we have a wheat intolerance (according to this diet). I've never noticed it in myself, but with my mom, she'd eat a tiny piece of bread, and she'd become bloated. So maybe it does have some truth behind it?
I'll let you know how it goes, once I eventually follow through with it, but seeing as it's a Friday, I just wanna chill and pig out. MOTIVATION PLEASE?!
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